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Jarrett Dunbar is the director of P&C, marketing and corporate development proactive PR at Nationwide. There, he develops strategy for public relations efforts supporting businesses within Nationwide. He graduated from Ohio University in 1998 with a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism. In addition to Nationwide, he has had experience as a sports anchor and photographer for … Continue reading April 15 – Jarrett Dunbar, Nationwide →

Nikki Lanka is a Communications Consultant at the Washington State Department of Health. There, she writes, edits and manages projects for the Disease Control and Health Statistics division.  She graduated from Ohio University in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Since then, she’s had experiences in communications roles for state governments and has also … Continue reading April 8 – Nikki Lanka, Washington State Department of Health →

In today's digital landscape, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into advertising strategies has become paramount for brands striving to stay ahead of the curve. AI is not just a buzzword; it's a transformative force reshaping how businesses connect with their target audience, optimize campaigns and drive ROI. Let's delve into the trends and strategies that highlight … Continue reading Unleashing the Potential: Harnessing the Power of AI in Advertising — Isabel Mattern →

Mary Ellen Smalley is the director of brand and cause awareness at the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a nonprofit public charity dedicated to finding permanent homes for children waiting in foster care in the United States and Canada. At the Dave Thomas Foundation, she works with earned media. Mary Ellen began her career in journalism, … Continue reading April 1— Mary Ellen SMalley, Dave Thomas foundation for Adoption →

Letter From Diversity Committee Leader, Maxwell Burton As the diversity committee, we wanted to find a way to celebrate National Women's History Month. To honor our female-dominated field, we wrote two pieces to publish on the chapter blog. In the first piece, we highlight three organizations working to even the playing field and remove the … Continue reading National Women’s History month – The Diversity committee →

Colin Pacelli is the global media manager at FPS at Electronic Arts (EA), a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. At EA, he analyzes spending and grows players for games such as Apex Legends and Battlefield. Colin began his career in insights and research at Vizeum. He has also worked at AKQA, Essence and Intel. He … Continue reading March 25 — Colin Pacelli, EA →

Kathy Santen is the Senior Corporate Event Manager at the Cincinnati Insurance Company. She has previously worked in event planning at the Cincinnati Convention Center and hotels in the Cincinnati area and in sales. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Communication Arts. Key Takeaways Learn to eat the elephant by … Continue reading March 18 — Kathy Santen, The Cincinnati Insurance company →

Scripps PRSSA hosted an internship panel on March 4, 2024. The chapter welcomed four panelists: Allison Young, Avery Ochs, Margaret Fox and Isabel Mattern.  Allison, the Scripps PRSSA chapter president, is a senior majoring in communication studies, minoring in advertising & public relations and pursuing a social media certificate. Allison has been an intern on … Continue reading March 4 — Internship PANEL →

Meg Omecene is the Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Visa. Some of her past roles have included Director of Communications at Miss Universe Organization and Associate Strategist for Endeavor Global Marketing (now 160over90). She recently won the PRSA Silver Anvil Award of Excellence. She graduated from Ohio University in 2016 with a Journalism, Strategic … Continue reading FEBRUARY 26 — Meg Omecene and Erica Stonehill, Visa →

Caleigh Bourgeois is the senior director of public affairs at Antenna Group, a company that partners with companies in high-growth and high-impact markets that bring sustainable and equitable innovations and solutions to life. At Antenna Group, she was an establishing member of the public affairs and crisis management divisions. Caleigh began her career in broadcast journalism. … Continue reading February 19 — Caleigh Bourgeois, Antenna Group →